1. What campus did you attend?
   
   Altoona Behrend Berks Capital College DuBois Fayette Hazleton New Kensington Shenango Wilkes-Barre Worthington-Scranton York Other

    

2. What is your current status?
    

   Full-time student, 4-year degree		Employed Full-Time in Engineering Technology
   Part-time student, 4-year degree		Employed Part-Time in Engineering Technology
   Full-time student, graduate school		Employed Full-Time, but NOT in Engineering Technology
   Part-time student, graduate school		Employed Part-Time, but NOT in Engineering Technology
   Not enrolled in school		Not Employed
   Other (please specify )		Other (please specify )
   If enrolled in school, what degree are you pursuing? No Degree AA/AS BA/BS MEng MA/MS PhD What discipline are you studying? Engineering Technology Engineering Business Liberal Arts Other What is the name of the school you are attending?		If employed, please enter the name of your employer and your job title Employer Name: Your Job Title: Is this the same employer that you had while attending Penn State? Yes No Not Applicable       Is this the same position that you had while attending Penn State? Yes No Not Applicable

             

3. Below is a list of competencies or abilities.  To the LEFT of each item, indicate how well your education PREPARED you in this area.  To the RIGHT of each item, indicate how IMPORTANT this competency or ability is to your current job.
    

   How PREPARED were you? 1 - Very UNPREPARED 2 - UNPREPARED 3 - Marginally Prepared 4 - Adequately Prepared 5 - Very Prepared					ABILITY TO...	How IMPORTANT is this activity to your job? 1 = Very UNIMPORTANT 2 = UNIMPORTANT 3 = Neutral 4 = Important 5 = Very Important
   1	2	3	4	5		1	2	3	4	5
   					a. Demonstrate proficiency in applied design, manufacturing processes and mechanics.
   					b. Apply engineering design processes to solve technical problems thru experimentation and analysis.
   					c. Apply concepts of applied mathematics and science in solving technical problems.
   					d. Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications.
   					e. Produce 2D drawings and 3D parametric solid models as a part of the applied engineering design process.
   					f. Matriculate and successfully complete a baccalaureate Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program.
   					g. Work as a professional in a team environment.
   					h. Recognize the need for life long learning, be prepared to continue their education through formal or informal study, and be able to adapt to a continuously changing work environment.
   					i. Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities in a diverse and global workplace.
   					j. Commit to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

   
   
4. Please indicate how often you do each of the following:
    

   	Not part of my job	Annually	Monthly	Weekly	Daily
   Apply your knowledge in applied design, manufacturing, and technical sales.
   Apply your knowledge in computer usage including 2D and 3D drafting and modeling.
   Apply basic mathematical, scientific, and engineering concepts to technical  problem solving.
   Conduct experiments, and then analyze and interpret results.
   Communicate effectively orally, visually, and in writing.
   Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
   Continue your education through formal or informal study.
   Make professional, ethical, and socially responsible decisions.
   Have a respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues.
   If you have other tasks that have not been included, please list the most significant ones below:	Not part of my job	Annually	Monthly	Weekly	Daily

   
   

5. How satisfied are you with the education that you received at Penn State?

   Extremely  Dissatisfied	1	2	3	4	5	Extremely Satisfied

6. What aspects of your Penn State education were MOST satisfying to you?

7. What aspects of your Penn State education were LEAST satisfying to you?

8. What were the STRENGTHS of your engineering technology education?

9. What were the WEAKNESSES of your engineering technology education?
    

10. Please add any comments as to how we can improve the engineering technology programs at Penn State.

Thank you for your help in completing this survey.  If you have any questions about the Engineering Technology Programs or this survey, don't hesitate to contact Dhushy Sathianathan at et_alum@engr.psu.edu or 814-865-7589.